neurotransmitter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

neurotransmitter neurotransmitters

Etymology

From neuro- + transmitter.

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